Mechanical Engineer II

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Vandalia, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Do you enjoy designing and developing innovative solutions to solve tough problems? Join our team to deliver technological solutions in a rapid and agile production environment. As a Mechanical Engineer II, you will be responsible for the design, development, testing, and certification of complex mechanical systems for aerospace and defense applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that mechanical designs meet stringent performance and quality standards. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering or a related role.
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Proficient understanding of mechanical design principles and computer-aided design (CAD) software.
Practical Knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools.
Familiarity working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams.
Ability to work on-site in an aircraft production environment
Ability to function independently and communicate effectively with team members located remotely at different work sites
The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Nice To Haves

Background in the aerospace, aviation, or defense industry
Experience working with aerospace and aviation industry-standard structural design principles and fabrication practices
Experience with manufacturing, production, and product support to include disposition of engineering discrepancies and non-conformances
Experience applying and interpreting Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5
Knowledge of industry-standard mechanical design principles, including parametric design, model-based definition, material hardware selection, manufacturing, and production processes
Knowledge of environmental requirements for components utilized in aircraft or space applications
Experience with FAA, NASA, and/or DoD design and airworthiness standards for aircraft structural components
Experience interpreting and applying industry standards such as MIL-STD/MIL-SPEC, NAS, SAE, etc.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot discrepancies and non-conformances in mechanical designs to ensure our fast-paced aircraft modification production lines can continue without disruption
Interpret mechanical engineering drawings and technical specifications, and advise technicians and quality inspectors on design requirements
Incorporate drawing changes and product improvement updates using CAD tools such as SolidWorks or CATIA
Generate engineering dispositions for non-conforming conditions that occur during on-aircraft assembly and testing, ensuring solutions adhere to stringent quality and airworthiness requirements as well as company design and production standards
Participate in design reviews and advise remote design engineering teams on requirements and limitations specific to assembly and fabrication in the production environment